Monday, September 28 2020 Devotional

"He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them." ‭‭Job‬ ‭12:23‬ This simple truth, which we used to know, which formed the bedrock of statesmanship from the very beginning of this nation, is as true today as it ever was, but we seem to have lost sight of it. There are many in positions of great power and influence among us who reject and mock such ideas, and we are much the worse for it. We are 37 days from the elections that will determine the course of our nation for many years to come. Pray for God’s hand on our country as we consider and vote, as the votes are counted, and as the results unfold. Pray that we as a nation will be a people that God can bless. Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.  (Proverbs 14:34) Lord God, Lord of the Nations, hear our prayer. Remove from power and influence those who promote sin and wickedness. Give us judges, legislators, and governors who uphold what’s right and punish what’s wrong. We have corrupted and perverted our ways and rejected Your Word.  Forgive us and restore us in Your mercy. Give us a heart of repentance and faith, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Pastor Dan Giles